Lots of concerns around any commodity inclines in the coming weeks due to the East and Gulf Coast...
But let’s talk about the foodservice supply chain—because it’s been running leaner than an Olympic marathoner these past few years. That’s driven wages up, adding pressure to food costs. However, as the chart above shows, wage inflation in transportation and warehousing, food manufacturing, and foodservice in general in 2024 was surprisingly moderate—kind of like the Patriots post-Brady (says the Steelers fan).
On the flip side, employment in limited-service restaurants stayed lean, with wage inflation coming in as the second strongest on record. Want to learn how Datum FS can help you anticipate commodity volatility? Learn more by exploring this website or fill out the form below. Thanks for reading!
